Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

Sea Holly 'Blue Glitter'
Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

·        Hardiness: 4-8 
·        Height: 36-40 inches
·        Spread: 8-12 inches
·        Bloom Time: July to August
·        Bloom: blue spiny flowers
·        Light: full sun
·        Soil: very well-drained soils
·        Moisture: dry to medium; does not like to be overwatered; drought tolerant
·        Use: single specimen or grouping in perennial borders, cut flowers; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
·        Care: low maintenance; susceptible to root rot (needs dry soils)
·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems
·        Native to: genus native to Europe and the Mediterranean
·        Notes: silver-blue stems and basal blue-green, deeply toothed leaves;  deer resistant; salt tolerant
·        Supplier: Klein's Floral & Greenhouse
·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G071

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